So, with the excitement at fever pitch, it seems to be the ideal time to forge ahead with a way-too-soon prediction of what New South Wales' side ... no different for the Blues.

NSW coach Laurie Daley has cast fresh doubts over whether Jake Trbojevic will remain Blues captain in 2025 after admitting he will have to settle on a squad first, before he picks a skipper.

NSW players, fans and media can expect new coach Daley to have a no-nonsense, harder edge than during his previous stint as Blues coach between 2013 and 2017. He will be uncompromising and firm ...

The Crusaders' revival will be put to the test at Eden Park on Saturday when they face an Blues side desperate to shore up ...

Best last played in the dead-rubber 2023 finale, impressing with two tries in a consolation Blues win. A hamstring injury sparked concerns over his fitness for the decider, with Matt Burton added ...

Queensland will attempt to reclaim the State of Origin shield this year after going down to New South Wales in the series ... in the opening clash. Yet the Blues responded in style at the MCG ...

Sam Konstas has the chance to pull off a Sheffield Shield miracle and help drag New South Wales into the competition final.

Don't miss out on the headlines from NRL. Followed categories will be added to My News. NSW players, fans and media can expect new coach Daley to have a no-nonsense, harder edge than during his ...